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WHO member countries agree on a draft ‘pandemic treaty’

Last updated: April 16, 2025 8:38 am
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The World Health Organization’s member countries have reached a significant milestone by agreeing on a draft “pandemic treaty” that outlines guidelines for how the international community can address future global health crises. This comes five years after the devastating impact of Covid-19, which led to national lockdowns, economic instability, and the loss of millions of lives.

The response to the coronavirus pandemic exposed the shortcomings of the global health system, prompting countries to task the WHO with developing a pandemic treaty in 2021. After intense negotiations, an agreement was reached early Wednesday and is expected to be formally adopted at the U.N. health agency’s annual meeting in Geneva next month.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the treaty as a historic achievement, emphasizing the importance of unity in the face of adversity. Despite this progress, the United States, under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, withdrew from the WHO in January and did not participate in the treaty talks. This decision has raised concerns as American research and development played a crucial role in producing effective vaccines and medications during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The draft pandemic treaty, described as a product of compromise by Rachael Crockett of the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, contains strong provisions that could potentially prevent the inequities seen during Covid-19. One notable provision ensures that countries sharing virus samples receive necessary tests, medicines, and vaccines, with the WHO reserving up to 20% of these products for distribution to poorer nations.

However, implementation and compliance with the treaty remain voluntary, with limited consequences for countries that choose not to adhere to it. Despite this challenge, there are mechanisms in place for resolving disputes between countries, including diplomatic channels and arbitration.

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The treaty builds upon existing legal obligations outlined in the International Health Regulations, which require countries to promptly report new outbreaks. However, these regulations have been violated in the past, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms to prevent future health crises.

As the world prepares to address the next global health threat, the pandemic treaty represents a crucial step towards improving international cooperation and response mechanisms. By learning from the lessons of Covid-19, countries can work together to ensure a more coordinated and effective approach to protecting global health security.

– Maria Cheng

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